On Site

First Fix

What is the First Fix? The first fix refers to the initial stage of construction where the basic structural elements and essential services are installed. This includes everything that happens...

Joinery

Planning and Ordering Joinery Joinery work, which includes internal doors, skirting, architraves, staircases, and fitted furniture, is typically installed during the second fix stage of construction. It's essential to plan...

Roofing & Walls External Finishes

Roof Installation and Scaffolding A carpenter will typically handle the roof installation, and you or your builder will need to arrange for scaffolding and a teleporter. Clarify in quotations who...

Insulation and Airtightness

Insulation and Airtightness Planning At this stage, your insulation and airtightness strategy should be finalized with your energy assessor. The most challenging parts of installation typically occur at junctions, such...

Landscaping

A well-thought-out site plan, as part of your construction drawings, should take landscaping into account. While many self-builds only include basic landscaping to meet planning requirements (e.g., native hedging and...

Wastewater systems, wells

Wastewater System Installation The wastewater system will be installed by the wastewater company, possibly overseen by your site assessor to ensure compliance with planning conditions outlined in your approval grant....